Shane McClanahan to Miss Rays' Season Opener Due to Nerve Irritation
The ace left-hander, recovering from Tommy John surgery, will start the 2025 MLB season on the injured list, with Ryan Pepiot replacing him as Opening Day starter.
- Shane McClanahan has been diagnosed with nerve irritation in his left triceps and will begin the season on the injured list.
- The injury occurred during his final spring training game on March 22, where he exited after 2⅔ innings due to triceps tightness.
- Ryan Pepiot has been named the Tampa Bay Rays' Opening Day starter against the Colorado Rockies in McClanahan's absence.
- McClanahan, who underwent Tommy John surgery in 2023 and missed the 2024 season, had shown strong form this spring with seven scoreless innings across three starts.
- Rays manager Kevin Cash expressed relief that the injury is not more severe but stated there is no set timeline for McClanahan’s return.
MLB.com 
ESPN 
